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Y72 HWG

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,234 mi
Last recorded2,234 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY72 HWG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Aug 2024 2,234 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 2,104 miles

Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 1,739 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 1,320 miles

Front Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Single side hub-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 1,227 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 1,016 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 982 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Oil leak

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 399 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 399 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 2,660 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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Y72 HWG is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 11,748 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y72 HWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y72 HWG registered?

Y72 HWG is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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